ELASTOMERIC COVERS FOR ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS

摘要

An elastomeric cover (16) for an orthopedic implant, (10) the elastomeric cover (16) having a seamless articulating surface (17) which is at least part of a three-dimensional curved surface, wherein a cross-section of a portion of the seamless articulating surface (17) subtends an arc greater than 180 degrees. Methods for forming the elastomeric cover (16) are disclosed.